Government Market News StaffThe Houston City Council has officially approved Vonn Tran as the city’s planning and development director. Mayor John Whitmire nominated Tran for the position July 5.
Tran brings more than two decades of experience working in the commercial real estate industry. She has extensive knowledge of Special Districts, including Management Districts, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs).
As planning director, Tran will be responsible for implementing ordinances that affect development and neighborhoods. She will lead transportation planning, streamline operations and collaborate with the Houston Archeological and Historical, Planning and Tower commissions.
Tran has a Bachelor of Architecture from Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and an MBA from Bauer College of Business with a focus in finance.
